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PHONE IN
The literacy skills of Scottish school pupils have fallen over the past four years, according to figures published by the Scottish government. The Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy found that less than half of Scotland's 13 and 14-year-olds are now performing well in writing. P4 and P7 pupils also saw a drop in writing performance. In the wake of this Scottish Education Secretary John Swinney acknowledged that the figures were "simply not good enough" and showed that education reforms were now "imperative". KAYE ASKS: What needs to change in Scottish education?

ANAPHYLAXIS
Kaye speaks to Scottish sailor Gordon Yule who spent 3 years training for his dream job in the merchant navy only to have it taken away by a peanut allergy. As well as speaking to Gordon we'll be finding out how anaphylaxis affects your life from Amena Warner, head of clinical services at Allergy UK and Nicola Evans who's 6 year old daughter has the condition.

STAY-KAYE-TION
Every Wednesday we are going to take you to a STAY-KAYE-TION destination in the UK and tell you everything that you need to know about that place. Last week we took you to Peebles and this week we are heading south of the border to Newcastle. Kaye will be speaking to Rachel Kershaw Local Blogger from Life in Geordieland, Andy Hook owner Hooked On Group and chef and Peter Mullan Owner of Pete's Proper Peas Pudding

HUMANS FOR SALE
With documentary Humans for Sale airing on 大象传媒1 tonight we speak to journalist Sam Polling to hear first-hand about her investigations into human trafficking and its links to Scotland.

TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
Every year in Scotland approximately 200 people are diagnosed with a condition called Trigeminal Neuralgia. the condition is nicknamed "the suicide disease" due to the severe nature of the pain and how it leaves those diagnosed feeling. We speak to one sufferer - Jillian Pollock - who says that the lightest touch can cause lightening pain in her face. Kaye will also be joined by neurologist Dr Alok Tyagi.

SETTING UP YOUR OWN SERVICES
A couple from East Lothian fed up with the performance of energy suppliers are launching a crowdfunding campaign to start their own company. With a growing trend for setting independent services - other recent examples include community run broadband and bus services - we'll find out how easy it is to do in reality.

AVOCADO HAND
Surgeons say that growing numbers of amateur chefs are reporting to accident and emergency department with what they are calling "avocado hand" - serious stab and slash injuries that are the result of failed attempts cut open the fruit. Kaye gets a guide on how to avoid it happening to you.